Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) vs Shelly Flood

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Fibaro and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) stands out as the more complete option. It separates itself most clearly on rating, battery life, and sensors, while still looking better on alerts and on device alert sound. The only strong reason to choose Shelly Flood is if price, warranty, and integrations is more important to you than the overall verdict. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave).

Winner

Fibaro

Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

$73.17

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Shelly

Shelly Flood

$24.99

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Feature	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)	Shelly Flood	Winner
Price	$73.17	$24.99	Shelly Flood
Rating	4.2	4.0	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Shelly Flood
Battery Life	2 years	1.5 years	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Integrations	Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Shelly Flood
Sensors	Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt	Water Leak, Temperature	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Tamper Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
On Device Alert Sound	YES	NO	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
On Device Alert Light	YES	NO	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	Z-Wave	2.4 GHz Wifi	Tie

Winner

Fibaro

Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

$73.17

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+ Rating: 4.2
+ Battery Life: 2 years
+ Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt
- Price: $73.17 vs $24.99
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Shelly

Shelly Flood

$24.99

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+ Price: $24.99
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2
- Battery Life: 1.5 years vs 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) or Shelly Flood?: Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, battery life, and sensors.
What is the biggest difference between Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) and Shelly Flood?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) lists $73.17, while Shelly Flood lists $24.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) is listed at $73.17, while Shelly Flood is listed at $24.99. Shelly Flood (better spec).
Who should buy Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)?: Choose Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) if your priority is rating and battery life and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Shelly Flood?: Choose Shelly Flood if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than rating.

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